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Involvement in Meal Preparation at Home Is Associated With Better Diet Quality Among Canadian Children.
- Source :
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Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior . Jul/Aug2014, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p304-308. 5p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Objective: To examine the associations between home meal preparation involvement with diet quality and food group intake among children. Methods: Grade 5 children aged 10-11 years (n = 3,398) were surveyed. Food intake was measured using the Harvard Youth/Adolescent Food Frequency Questionnaire, and diet quality was measured using the Diet Quality Index—International. Random effects regression models with children nested within schools were used to test for associations. Results: Higher frequency of involvement in home meal preparation was associated with higher Diet Quality Index—International scores. Children who were involved in meal preparation daily ate 1 more serving/d of vegetables and fruit compared with children who never helped (P < .001). Similar significant differences, although small, were observed for intake of the other food groups. Conclusions and Implications: Children who were more involved in home meal preparation also consumed healthier diets. Encouraging parents to involve their children in meal preparation could be a viable health promotion strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14994046
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96673732
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2013.10.003